Exeter, County Town of Devon, besides being the gateway of the South-West, is undoubtedly one of its finest holiday centres. It combines the advantages of the town with the attractions of a beautiful countryside.
All the usual sports and pastimes of a holiday resort may be enjoyed within its borders or a narrow outside radius. A short journey by road or rail brings the coast and all kinds of scenery, while every facility is provided for those who desire to travel farther.
As to its amusements and pastimes, it possesses public lawn tennis courts and bowling greens, a golf course with a view line enough to put the “rabbit” off his game.

Exeter is two cities in one, the modern shopping and commercial centre, the ancient area around the cathedral, and the 14th century Guildhall.

Local towns and villages to visit

About Dartmoor
Axmouth
Bickleigh
Branscombe
Cullompton
East Budleigh
Exeter
Exmouth
Honiton
Ottery St. Mary
Sidmouth
Topsham

Ottery St Mary
Cad Hay Historic Manor House, Ottery St Mary, Devon , Tel: 01404812432

Saddles & Paddles, The Quay, Exeter, Tel: 01392 424241

Angling

Sea fishing at Seaton and Sidmouth. Boats can be hired from the beach at Sidmouth and Beer. The best time for fishing at Seaton is between Sept and Nov for bass. Sidmouth Bay is best in spring and summer. Trout fishing on stretches of the Rivers Exe, Otter and Sid. Coarse fishing on the Exeter Canal.

Sailing

In Sidmouth Bay and at Beer.

Aerosaurus Balloons Ltd Devon, provide champagne Hot Air Balloon Flights across the South West, with Balloon Rides over some of the most spectacular areas of the UK. With over 400 balloon flights a year you have more flexibility with Aerosaurus then any other operator. +44 (0)1404 823102

South Devon Holiday Parks Static Self Catering Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !

Cofton Farm, Caravan & Camping Cofton
Starcross, Exeter, Devon EX6 8RP
Tel: 01626890358

Barley Meadow, Caravan 6 Camping Park
Crockwells Road, Exminster Exeter, Devon EX6 8DH Tel: 0164721629

Buckerell Lodge Hotel Exeter. This relaxing and comfortable 4 star hotel completed a full refurbishment in May 2008, and has all the charms of a country house setting just 1 mile from Exeter city centre. Set within four acres of mature tree lined gardens and grounds shielding visitors fom the outside world, the Buckerell Lodge is an elegant building that provides a personal and professional service, with the added value of complimentary on-site car parking and free wi-fi throughout.

Pebblebed Cottages. Holiday Cottages, Sidmouth, Devon A choice of two beautiful holiday cottages situated in the stunning Devon Countryside close to the coast, only four miles from Sidmouth and in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the Jurassic Coast, the U.K's only natural World Heritage Site. The Burrows is a detached barn conversion in a Grade II listed setting near to Apple Mill which is a beautiful Grade II listed property. The cottages both have beams and ground floor bedrooms

Hotels in the Exeter Area

Devon Cottages Cosy properties in delightful settings, town or country. 0845 268 1255

Braeside Guesthouse New North Road
Exeter Devon Tel: 01392 256875

White Hart Hotel South Street
Exeter Devon Tel: 01392279897

Forte Forte Crest HotelHealth & Fitness Club Southernhay East Exeter
Devon Tel: 01392413543

Rougemont Hotel Queen Street Exeter Devon
Tel: 01935254982

Chandelle Restaurant Lower North Street, Exeter. Tel: 01392435953

The Red House Hotel Whipton Village Road Exeter Tel: 01392256104 Fax: 01392435708

Chandelle Restaurant 12 Lower North Street, Exeter Tel: 01392435953
Amadeus Restaurant Fore Street Topsham
Exeter Tel: 01392873759

Devon Tel: 01392 437336

Hole In The Wall, Little Castle Street Exeter
Devon Tel: 01392 273341